After ‘Harris v. Quinn’: The State of Our Unions After ‘Harris v. Quinn’: The State of Our Unions
After one of Supreme Court’s most anti-union rulings in recent years, is there still time for organized labor to save itself?
Jul 2, 2014 / Eileen Boris, Jennifer Klein, Joel Rogers, Joshua Freeman, and Jane McAlevey
Court Allows Unions to Keep Collecting Dues From Workers They Represent—for Now Court Allows Unions to Keep Collecting Dues From Workers They Represent—for Now
A 5-4 ruling threatens more assaults on labor rights.
Jun 30, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Supreme Court Ruling in ‘Harris v. Quinn’ Will Undermine Gains Made by Low-Wage Home Healthcare Workers Supreme Court Ruling in ‘Harris v. Quinn’ Will Undermine Gains Made by Low-Wage Home Healthcare Workers
Today’s ruling was not as devastating as labor advocates feared it would be, but nevertheless lays the groundwork for more sweeping attacks on unions.
Jun 30, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts
The New Jersey’s governor’s plan to run on his record of working across the aisle isn’t looking too good.
Jun 19, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup? What if We Treated Labor Like a Startup?
We should move money toward innovation in the labor movement.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / David Rolf
New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions
Unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers go to court against the governor.
Jun 10, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line As New York’s Construction Industry Booms, Workers’ Lives Are Being Put on the Line
Safety advocates say the government has plenty of tools available to protect workers; it just needs the political will to apply them.
May 2, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
How Economic Regime Change Reshaped America How Economic Regime Change Reshaped America
The cumulative effects of years of deindustrialization, weakened unions and soaring inequality have fundamentally reordered the country.
May 1, 2014 / Peter Van Buren
Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing Chris Christie Lauds Scott Walker’s Union Bashing
The New Jersey governor backs Wisconsin’s governor, a potential 2016 rival, in his capacity as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
Apr 25, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Why the Bloodiest Labor Battle in US History Matters Today Why the Bloodiest Labor Battle in US History Matters Today
All the factors that defined the 1914 conflict at Ludlow are with us once again.
Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Thai Jones